BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Should you buy BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz GLS? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW X7 price starts at Rs 1.26 Cr ex-showroom for xDrive40i M Sport Signature (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLS price starts Rs 1.32 Cr ex-showroom for 450 4matic (Petrol). X7 has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLS has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X7 has a mileage of 14.31 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the GLS has a mileage of 12 kmpl (Diesel top model).
X7 Vs GLS
| Key Highlights | BMW X7 | Mercedes-Benz GLS |
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| On Road Price | Rs.1,61,18,763* | Rs.1,68,11,165* |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine(cc) | 2993 | 2989 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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| Variant | xDrive40d M Sport | 450d Night Edition | |
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.1,61,18,763* | Rs.1,68,11,165* | |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.3,07,978/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.3,19,984/month Get EMI Offers | |
| Insurance | Rs.5,57,913 | Rs.5,80,665 | |
| User Rating | 4.4 Based on 115 Reviews | 4.5 Based on 37 Reviews | |
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| Engine Type | 3.0 L 6-cylinder diesel | - | |
| Displacement (cc) | 2993 | 2989 | |
| No. of Cylinders | |||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 335.25bhp@4400rpm | 362.07bhp | |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 700Nm@1750-2250rpm | 750Nm | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 | |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed | 9-Speed TRONIC AT | |
| Drive Type | |||
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | 12 | |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 14.31 | - | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 80 | - | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 | |
| Top Speed (kmph) | 245 | 250 | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | Air suspension | |
| Rear Suspension | Rear twist beam | Air suspension | |
| Steering Type | Electric | Electric | |
| Steering Column | Tilt &Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic | |
| Steering Gear Type | - | Rack & Pinion | |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Ventilated Disc | |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Ventilated Disc | |
| Top Speed (Kmph) | 245 | 250 | |
| 0-100kmph (Seconds) | 5.9 | 6.1 s | |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | - | |
| Tyre Type | Radial & Tubeless | Tubeless | |
| Length (mm) | 5181 | 5209 | |
| Width (mm) | 2000 | 2157 | |
| Height (mm) | 1835 | 1823 | |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 3105 | 2782 | |
| Grossweight (kg) | - | 3250 | |
| Approach Angle | - | 27 ° | |
| Break Over Angle | - | 15 ° | |
| Departure Angle | - | 24 ° | |
| Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm) | 220 | - | |
| Reported Boot Space (Litres) | - | 355 | |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 7 | |
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic Climate Control | 5 Zone | 5 Zone | |
| Air Quality Control | - | Yes | |
| Accessory Power Outlet | Yes | Yes | |
| Adjustable Headrest | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | Yes | Yes | |
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes | |
| Lumbar Support | Yes | Yes | |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | Yes | |
| Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes | |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | |
| Real-Time Vehicle Tracking | - | Yes | |
| Foldable Rear Seat | - | 50:50 Split | |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Yes | |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes | |
| USB Charger | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | |
| Central Console Armrest | With Storage | Yes | |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | - | |
| Additional Features | - more | "AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Energizing Air Control(Monitoring of air quality including a two-stage filter concept), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function: Memory function allows drivers and passengers individual settings, including seat adjustment options like height, cushion, and headrest alignment, 4-way lumbar support: The front seats’ backrest curve can be adjusted individually for improved comfort and ergonomics, with two air cushions integrated and a 4-way switch for height Adjustment, 3-stage ventilation and 3-stage heating for a comfortable seating climate, with the ability to adjust the intensity of these functions separately or combined ) , Chauffeur Package (rear passenger on the side of the front passenger can move the front passenger seat forward electrically), Rear Comfort Package Plus(Comfort headrests,Comfort center armrest,Extended center armrest,Extended center console), 2 USB ports for charging(Rear), Center armrest(storage compartment), 2 cup holders for the rear, Comfort headrests for the two outer rear seats (Padded additional cushions,Tilt adjustment,Extended comfort center armrest integrated illuminated storage compartment,2 USB interfaces (5 volt charging port) expanded center console,2 cup holders), EASY-PACK tailgate(easily start opening and closing at the push of a button and interrupt it at any time by pressing another button and lower the car from the rear. Lowering the rear makes it easier for you to load and unload), Acoustic Comfort Package(Laminated safety glass for the front and side windows as well as additional insulation measures improve your noise comfort, Acoustic Comfort package reduces outside noises with sound insulation and laminated safety glass, providing a quiet travel atmosphere even at high speeds,The vehicle’s windows are protected by an infrared film, blocking UVA and UVB rays, reducing heat and maintaining pleasant temperatures even on hot suer days, Sound insulation: The safety glass, coated with acoustic film and insulation, effectively minimizes external noise, such as those from vehicles, tunnel walls, or wet conditions, Infrared-absorbing film: The infrared-absorbing film on the windows effectively blocks UVA and UVB rays, reducing heat and maintaining a pleasant temperature even during warm suer days.)," more | |
| Massage Seats | - | Front | |
| Memory Function Seats | Front | Front | |
| One Touch Operating Power Window | Driver's Window | All | |
| Autonomous Parking | - | Full | |
| Drive Modes | 5 | - | |
| Glove Box Light | - | Yes | |
| Idle Start Stop System | - | Yes | |
| Drive Mode Types | ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT and ADAPTIVE | - | |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | - | |
| Cup Holders | Front Only | - | |
| Heated Seats | Front Only | - | |
| Air Conditioner | - | Yes | |
| Heater | Yes | Yes | |
| Adjustable Steering | - | No | |
| KeyLess Entry | Yes | Yes | |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes | |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | - | Yes | |
| Electric Adjustable Seats | Front | Front | |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Yes | |
| Leather Seats | Yes | - | |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | Yes | |
| Glove Box | - | Yes | |
| Interior Lighting | - | Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp | |
| Additional Features | "Door sill finishers with M designation,Individual Extended Leather Trim Merino,BMW Individual Headliner Alcantara Anthracite,Vehicle key with exclusive M lettering,BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Floor mats in Velour,Glass application CraftedClarity for interior elements,3rd Row seats fully foldable into floor of luggage compartment and dividable by 50:50,M Leather steering wheel including multifunction buttons, an M badge, steering wheel rim in leather ‘Walknappa’ Black with black stitching and contoured thumb rests,Power socket (12 V) 1x centre console front, centre console rear, luggage compartment on righ,Effective reduction of noise level in the interior,Less noise in the interior created by wind and engine,A comfortably peaceful ambience,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display,Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch Functionality,iDrive Controller,Augmented View in touch display, 15 pre-defined selectable light designs, X7 illuminated trim element on dashboard, customizable with ambient light setting, Welcome Light Carpet more | "Mirror package (interior mirror can also register distracting headlights from behind,Depending on the glare and ambient light,it dims automatically),Interior Chrome Package( Controls and trim in the interior door area in silver chrome, EASY-ENTRY switch in silver chrome, Controls to the left of the steering wheel in silver chrome, Hand flatterer, control switch and cup holder on the center console are made or framed in silver chrome, Climate control panel in silver chrome), Widescreen Cockpit (select the display from “Classic”, “Sport”, “Progressive” and “Subtle” display styles), EASY-PACK cargo area cover(Removable roller blind to protect and rear seats protects your Luggage,EASY-PACK cargo area cover at any time and store), Velour floor mats(can be removed, vacuumed or cleaned), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control comfort features)," more | |
| Upholstery | - | Leather | |
| Available Colours | Mineral White MetallicTanzanite Blue MetallicMineral WhiteCarbon Black MetallicDravit Grey MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetallicDravite Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire+3 MoreX7 Colours | Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BluePolar WhiteObsidian BlackGLS Colours | |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | |
| Adjustable Headlamps | - | Yes | |
| Fog Lights Front | Yes | - | |
| Fog Lights Rear | Yes | - | |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Window Washer | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes | |
| Sun Roof | Yes | Yes | |
| Side Stepper | - | Yes | |
| Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes | |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | - | |
| Cornering Foglamps | - | Yes | |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes | |
| Heated Wing Mirror | Yes | - | |
| LED DRLs | Yes | Yes | |
| LED Headlamps | Yes | Yes | |
| LED Taillights | Yes | Yes | |
| LED Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes | |
| Additional Features | M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body color, M designation on the sides, M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Specific design elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow metallic, Tailpipe trim strip in M Sport package specific geometry, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Aluminium Running Board, Two part tailgate, Panorama 3part glass roof, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, with a light graphic composed of over 15,000 lighting elements, BMW Individual roof rails High Gloss Shadow Line, Fine wood trim Fineline Black with metal effect High Gloss more | "MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels," more | |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Yes | |
| Fog Lights | - | Front | |
| Sunroof | - | Panoramic | |
| Boot Opening | - | Automatic | |
| Heated Outside Rear View Mirror | - | Yes | |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | - | |
| Tyre Type | Radial & Tubeless | Tubeless | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes | |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes | |
| Child Safety Locks | Yes | Yes | |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Yes | Yes | |
| No. of Airbags | 9 | 10 | |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes | |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes | |
| Side Airbag | Yes | Yes | |
| Side Airbag Rear | Yes | Yes | |
| Day Night Rear View Mirror | - | Yes | |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes | |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Camera | - | With Guidedlines | |
| Anti Theft Device | Yes | Yes | |
| Anti Pinch Power Windows | - | All Windows | |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes | |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | Yes | Yes | |
| Sos Emergency Assistance | - | Yes | |
| Blind Spot Monitor | - | Yes | |
| Blind Spot Camera | Yes | - | |
| Geo Fence Alert | - | Yes | |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | - | |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes | |
| 360 View Camera | Yes | Yes | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | - | Yes | |
| Acoustic Vehicle Alert System | - | Yes | |
| Live Location | - | Yes | |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | Yes | |
| Engine Start Alarm | - | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes | |
| Digital Car Key | - | Yes | |
| Hinglish Voice Commands | - | Yes | |
| Navigation With Live Traffic | - | Yes | |
| E-Call & I-Call | - | Yes | |
| Google / Alexa Connectivity | - | Yes | |
| SOS Button | - | Yes | |
| Over Speeding Alert | - | Yes | |
| In Car Remote Control App | - | Yes | |
| Remote AC On/Off | - | Yes | |
| Remote Door Lock/Unlock | - | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop | - | Yes | |
| Remote Boot Open | - | Yes | |
| Inbuilt APPs | - | MBUX | |
| Radio | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless Phone Charging | - | Yes | |
| USB And Auxiliary Input | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes | |
| Wifi Connectivity | Yes | - | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | |
| Touchscreen Size | 14.9 | - | |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple Car Play | Yes | Yes | |
| No. of Speakers | 16 | 13 | |
| Rear Entertainment System | - | Yes | |
| Additional Features | BMW Gesture Control, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, Drive Recorder, Anti-Theft Recorder, Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view more | "Burmester surround sound system( 590 watts of system power,audio experience with Dolby Atmos,Advanced noise compensation (VNC) dynamically adapts music and sounds),Sound Personalization (option for personal profile), Wireless charging system for mobile devices at the front and rear, MBUX Entertainment (Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts),MBUX Entertainment and Extended functions(Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts,Natural language understanding,Learning-capable MBUX language assistant,Personal profiles(Customize your mood by saving individual theme worlds, such as DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs, radio stations, and ambient lighting.), Prediction functions(personal assistant for phone number on the multimedia system, Hard-Disc Navigation(Hard-Disc navigation,2D and 3D map display, MBUX voice assistant to input data and start route guidance, even understanding everyday language, online connectivity, map data is updated as needed and automatically via the mobile network.), Smartphone integration (Wireless smartphone integration supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Display apps from selected third-party providers, Access to current software and data e.g. for navigation, traffic information, contact details, messaging, telephony, media, IP radio,User interface optimized for driving,Control of smartphone functions via voice control), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control comfort features,HDMI or Bluetooth via mobile device, tablet or laptop. It Has touch and voice input both), Power closing (servo closing function pulls your doors gently and almost silently into the lock)," more | |
| Usb Ports | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Touchscreen | - | Yes | |
| Rear Touch Screen Size | - | 7.4 inch | |
| Speakers | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | |
Pros & Cons
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BMW X7
- Strong road presence owing to its large size and sporty styling
- Generous cabin space makes it great for chauffeur-driven owners
- Rich interior quality and luxurious cabin design
- Punchy performance and sharp handling make it a joy to drive!
- Air suspension offers good ride comfort over different road conditions
- Loaded with features: Dual sunroofs, powered seats, 14.9-inch touchscreen with dial controller, 16-speaker Harman Kardon music system, heated and ventilated front seats
Mercedes-Benz GLS
- Still has a massive road presence
- Gets well-bolstered seats in the first and second row
- Packs a lot of tech with as many as five screens on board
- Powerful and well-refined engine options
- Offers quite a comfortable ride quality over all types of roads
BMW X7
- Missing rear seat amenities: No rear entertainment screen, no tablet or remote controller for rear passengers, no massage seats
- Seats offer average underthigh support for tall passengers
- No adaptive cruise control
Mercedes-Benz GLS
- Third-row seating is not the best for adults
- Some cabin design details could have been cleaner
- Limited usability of the boot with all rows occupied
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